Chapter 93 Fang Mama's Little Grandson
Granny Fang said awkwardly, "That child is spoiled by his parents. I'm afraid he'll be impolite in front of the Grand Madam. I'm teaching him manners these days!"
Madam Min glared at Granny Fang reproachfully, "We've known each other for so many years, how could I hold a grudge against a child? Go and call her here so I can take a look at her."
"Speaking of which, I've met your eldest grandson and granddaughter many times, but I've never met your youngest grandson before."
Granny Fang nodded with a smile: "This child is quite unruly, so we didn't dare to bring him to the Grand Madam's side."
In just a few words, Granny Fang had already said twice that the child was naughty and spoiled.
Madam Min was genuinely curious. What kind of child was this? If he was really as terrible as Granny Fang made him out in public, would Granny Fang still be able to take him out with her?
"You old fool, what nonsense are you spouting? Hurry up and call the child over. Are you afraid I'll eat him alive?"
"Don't be angry, Madam. I'll go and call someone right away." Granny Fang replied with a smile and got up to go to the second-floor cabin.
The ship chartered by Min Qiao was divided into three decks.
The first floor housed the bodyguards, the second floor housed the servants who had come with the Marquis's household, and the third floor was Min Qiao's private quarters. Ajiu and Ayi, along with several other maids from Songhe Hall, also lived on the third floor with her.
Originally, Madam Min Qiao had arranged a room for Granny Fang on the third floor. However, Granny Fang insisted on staying on the second floor with her grandson and Yang An.
Before long, Granny Fang returned looking embarrassed; the child had not come up with her.
"Where is the child?" Madam Min asked curiously.
"The child was making a fuss, so his grandfather took him to the market," Granny Fang replied apologetically.
Min Qiao was somewhat disappointed, but she was also very understanding. Children are naturally fond of excitement and it's normal for them to like going to the market.
“Madam, how about I send someone to call him back?” Granny Fang suggested.
Madam Min shook her head. "No need. It's nothing important. We can see him when the child comes back."
"Thank you, Madam." Granny Fang breathed a sigh of relief and curtsied.
Madam Min frowned and glared reproachfully at Granny Fang, "I've told you so many times, you don't need to bow in front of me. Let's just treat each other like old sisters."
As she spoke, she pointed to Ah Jiu, who was sitting leisurely eating snacks, and said, "Look, you should learn from her. Only with a big heart can you be at ease."
Granny Fang nodded with a smile, "Yes, yes, the Grand Madam is right."
The two sat on the deck chatting and gossiping, and time flew by.
An hour later, the people who went out shopping gradually returned.
Grandpa Yang and his grandson were the first to return.
As soon as he boarded the ship, he heard that the Grand Madam wanted to see her grandson. Without even putting down his things, Yang An led his men to see Madam Min Qiao.
The youngest grandson of the Yang family is named Yang Hongfei, and his nickname is Hongbao. He is six years old this year and has a robust and chubby face.
Upon seeing Madam Min Qiao, he bowed respectfully and said, "Madam, may you enjoy your life to the fullest."
As a result, the little man was rather sturdy, and when he bent over, the things he was holding scattered all over the ground.
Min Qiaoshi found it amusing, but upon closer inspection of the ground, she discovered that it was scattered with several story picture books.
Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that there was also a copy of "Mencius" and a copy of "The Doctrine of the Mean" mixed in.
The child seemed startled and quickly squatted down to pick up the book.
Min Qiao noticed that the child was carefully glancing at Yang An while adding Mencius and the Doctrine of the Mean into the picture book, as if he was afraid that Yang An would discover that he had secretly hidden the two books.
Madam Min was puzzled. After the child hugged the book back to his arms, she beckoned for someone to come closer and asked with a smile, "Your name is Hongbao, right?"
The child stared wide-eyed at Madam Min: "Replying to Madam, my name is Yang Hongfei. I'm all grown up now and have started studying at a private school, so I can no longer be called Hongbao. Madam, you must call me by my full name."
Seeing that Granny Fang was glaring at him, the child pouted again and said reluctantly, "If Madam really wants to call me Hongbao, then Madam, please do call me that."
“Hahaha…” Madam Min Qiao couldn’t help but burst out laughing, “You’re such an interesting child.”
Seeing that Madam Min was happy, the child also grinned, revealing a set of small white teeth.
Madam Min Qiao reached out and patted the child's round head, saying with a kind smile, "Since we've just met, I'll grant you a wish. As long as I can do it, I'll make it come true for you."
Tell me, what do you want?
As she spoke, Madam Min Qiao glanced meaningfully at the book in the child's arms.
She was genuinely curious. It's normal for children to like storybooks, but what was the point of buying two study guides? Could he even understand them? Besides, judging from his guilty look, he had clearly bought them secretly behind Yang An's back. That made it even stranger!
She wanted to try and see if the child would beg her for this.
Upon hearing this, the child's eyes lit up, and he asked in surprise, "Really?"
“Of course it’s true,” Madam Min replied with a smile.
"Can the Grand Madam allow Grandma to go home and live out her days in peace?" Hongbao looked at Madam Min Qiao with anticipation.
Madam Min Qiao was taken aback. "Doesn't your grandmother come home often now? How can she not be considered to be enjoying her retirement?"
Hongbao shook his head and said seriously, "My elder brother said that although the Grand Madam treated Grandma very well and never treated her like a servant, she has served the Grand Madam for decades. It's time for Grandma to go home and enjoy her old age."
“My eldest brother also said that he has learned almost everything he needed to learn at the private school, and soon he will be able to help the Grandmother with Father and Grandfather. At that time, he will ask the Grandmother to let Grandmother go home.”
"If I ask for this now, my elder brother will be able to ask the Grand Madam for other things in the future."
Before Hongbao could finish speaking and before Madam Min could say anything, Granny Fang glared at Hongbao with a grim expression and said, "Don't talk nonsense in front of the Grand Madam."
Then, she hurriedly explained to Madam Min, "Madam, please don't take the child's words to heart. I'm still in good health. If I don't stay by your side to serve you, what am I going back to retire to?"
"Besides, I'm living a life of luxury with the Grand Madam! I'm not tired at all, and I get to eat and drink well. Even if you try to kick me out, I won't leave."
Hongbao, standing to the side, pouted in grievance, but didn't say anything more.
Madam Min smiled and patted Granny Fang's hand. "Alright, don't worry. Do you think I don't understand what you're thinking? Don't worry, I won't kick you out."
This is the person who, in her past life, protected her and was tortured to death, yet never left Songhetang!
She had already deeply experienced Fang Mama's loyalty to her in her previous life.
Therefore, she wants to have a wonderful old age in this lifetime!
Hearing what Madam Min said, Granny Fang breathed a sigh of relief, turned her head, and glared at Hongbao again.
Hongbao felt even more wronged this time. His round eyes were already brimming with tears.
Seeing this, Madam Min Qiao smiled and reached out to pull him into her arms. "The Grand Madam has granted Hongbao's request. From now on, your grandmother will no longer be Granny Fang in front of the Grand Madam, but simply Hongbao's grandmother!"
"Really?" Hongbao looked up, his eyes filled with surprise and delight as he looked at Min Qiaoshi.
Madam Min Qiao nodded with a smile: "Of course. Madam keeps her word. After we return from Jiangnan, I'll let your grandmother come home to live. She can stay with Hongbao every day, okay?"
Hongbao smiled and nodded, replying crisply, "Okay!"
But as soon as he finished speaking, Hongbao frowned in distress, "But I still have to go to the private school, I can't stay with Grandma every day!"
Madam Min pretended to think for a moment before saying, "How about this: when Hongbao is at school, your grandmother can come and play with the Grand Madam. After Hongbao comes home from school, he can keep your grandmother company. Is that alright?"
Hongbao thought for a moment, then his eyes crinkled with laughter, "Okay, okay!"
With that smile, the tears that had been welling up in her eyes were squeezed out.
He raised his hand to wipe away his tears, but as soon as he did, he couldn't hold the book in his arms anymore.
In a moment, she wanted to wipe away her inappropriate tears, but at the same time, she was afraid that the book in her arms would fall and make the child look very embarrassed.
Madam Min Qiao watched with amusement. When the child blushed with embarrassment, she kindly suggested, "Madam is holding the book for you. Why don't you wipe your tears first, and then Madam will return the book to you? Or, you can give the book to your grandmother and grandfather."
Hongbao hesitated for a moment, then looked at Granny Fang and Yang An, before finally obediently handing the book to Madam Min Qiao.
Now, Madam Min was even more certain that the child was definitely hiding something from his grandparents!
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Mini-theater:
Hongbao: Why should I call it a red envelope?
Dongyue: Because it's almost Chinese New Year! Hongbao's shouts are so festive!
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